Helko Professional Splitting Maul (Germany)

This Professional Hand-forged Splitting Maul is built to withstand rigorous work, and is intended primarily for long term, professional use.  The heel features a small turnaround hook to assist with log moving.  A steel overstrike protector provides protection from miss swings, reducing the possibility of shaft wear and breakage.  

Specifications
- Head Weight:     7 ½ lbs. 
- Total Weight:      9 lbs.        
- Bit Length:         2 ⅝ in.
- Handle Length:  36 in​.
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Head 
- Hand forged using a drop hammer on open dies
- Premium grade C50 high carbon steel
- ​53-56 HRC (Rockwell Hardness)

Handle
- Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory
- Individually selected for grain orientation and density
- Boiled linseed oil finish, 150 grit smooth sanded
- Hung with hardwood wedge and steel ring wedge​

What's Included
- 1 oz. bottle of Axe Guard protective oil
- Vegetable-tanned Leather Sheath

Please Note: We have been receiving the newer Hello Splitting Maul's without metal axe guards. Pictures you are reviewing are the newer models you will receive.